I am driven by striving. In one conversation with a Christian mentor, the words blurted out before I could properly weigh them: “Striving is what makes life worth living.” I wasn’t completely wrong, but I definitely wasn’t right either. A more appropriate statement might have been...
The first time I learned about kintsugi I immediately resonated with the concept. It’s a tangible display of brokenness and restoration and that ambiguous “beauty from the ashes” that we often talk so much about. It looks how I feel, and the process itself quickly...
It's sunny somewhere on this big 'ol planet! Though lament is still my favorite, some days get to be bathed in peppy steps, puffy clouds, and good snacks. These songs have steadied the good moods and helped my heart have joy. I hope they brighten your day!...
Being sad is not a sin. Lament is far from popular, but for me it's a frequent choice. Like David in the Bible who bares his soul to God in humility, I desire to be real with God - regardless of how it looks on the...